January 16

Adventist Health Castle, 6-8:30 p.m., $15. Learn how to be an invaluable labor coach, including what you as a coach can do now to prepare for labor and ways to help reduce labor discomfort, such as labor massage and labor talk. (263-5400, adventisthealthcastle.org)

Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, Mahina & Sun’s, 5:30-6:30 p.m., free. Enjoy select beers from Big Island Brewhaus. (surfjack.com)

University of Hawaii, Campus Center, Executive Dining Room, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa, Bloodmobile, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 17, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

The Pacific Club, 1452 Queen Emma St., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $25-$35. Join HICTA in welcoming David “Brook” Connor, who was appointed to oversee HIDOE information and telecommunication systems, facilities, and services of the public school system and department-wide operations. Pre-registration required by noon Jan. 12. (hicta.org)

Nuuanu YMCA, 1441 Pali Hwy., Metro Board Room, 6:30-8 p.m., free. This is for all who are interested in a peer-led support group for blood cancer patients, their caregivers, and their family and friends. (258-4989)

Waianae Public Library, Tuesdays through January, 9:30 a.m., free. Children ages 0-3 can enjoy stories, songs and playtime. (librarieshawaii.org/waianae, 697-7868)

The Laylow, Autograph Collection, Tuesdays through January, 7-10 p.m., free. (laylowwaikiki.com/event-directory)

Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, Jan. 16-17, 6-8 p.m., free. All auditioners will be asked to read from a provided script. (kauaicommunityplayers.org)